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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1590-1591
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(Twynning,) Twinning, vbl. n. [ME twinnunge (Ancr. R.), twynnynge (Chaucer), twynnyng (c1425).] Parting, the act of separating. — 1590-1 R. Bruce Serm. 206.
Death is a violent twinning and rugging sundrie of that quhilk the Lord hath appointed to bide together, to wit, the soul and the bodie
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